As intimated by the subtitle, genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview, the immediate literary focus of this study is the book of genesis and its account of the formative ages in the eschatological movement of the kingdom of god from creation to consummation. He was professor emeritus at westminster seminary, california. Meredith kline continues investigating ancient near eastern treaties and their relevance to theology with this study on the doctrine of the word. Kingdom prologue, by meredith kline, hildebrandt, lecture 1. When defining the imago dei, dogmatic theology has traditionally tended to engage in an analysis of what constitutes humanness. A glossary of klinean terminology html klines covenantal analysis of the law pdf 2 pp. In an essay entitled covenantal bible, which is contained in his book the structure of biblical authority eerdmans, 1975, kline asserts strongly that the old testament and the new testament hereafter ot and nt, which we shall use as neutral terms are in fact two. Copyright 1958 by westminster theological seminary, cited with permission. A critique of the klinean doctrine of republication charles lee irons, ph. Klines intrusion ethics by jeong koo jeon, in kerux. Genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview overland park, ka. Kline there are no signs that the debate over the chronological data of genesis 1 is abating.
Kline also suggest some extensions of the main theses into the new testament. Constables notes on deuteronomy 3 in spite of such conclusive evidence, some scholars prefer a later date for. May the lord continue to bless the fruitful service of his servant who has joined the church triumphant and now sees face to face. Kline to students and church members, meredith to colleagues and friends, but to the family he was hodge, grandpa hodge, and even greatgrandpa hodge to elijah, ezra, and lilly. He also taught at claremont school of theology and reformed theological seminary. It has gained acceptance in modern times through the work of such theologians and scholars as meredith g. In my files on the prophets i found a paper on isaiah 49. Kline, 1993, two age press, 2000 contact us for pdf file. Kline 19222008 was professor emeritus of old testament at gordonconwell theological seminary and westminster seminary california. Two adams, two covenants of works the upper register. Kline identifies the major symbolic models employed in scripture to expound the nature of the divine image in humanity the priestly and the prophetic. Vision four took us into the holy of holies to witness the critical encounter between the messianic servant and satan at the throne of god. T h e c o v e n a n t o f t h e s e v e n t i e t h w e e k, k l i n e 1 the covenant of the seventieth week by meredith g.
There are no signs that the debate over the chronological data of genesis 1 is abating. In this way kingdom prologue seeks to provide an introductory sketch of the overall shape of the biblical worldview and the character of biblical religion. In the mid1990s, just after kline finished writing what is considered to be his magnum opus a study of the book of genesis called kingdom prologue, he wrote a brief commentary on the same biblical text. Kline figuring in near eastern history for something over a millennium of old testament times was an enigmatic entity called the habiru.
Karlberg the republication report opens by stating the mandate given to the committee of five members. Kline vision four took us into the holy of holies to witness the critical encounter between the messianic servant and satan at the throne of god. While the subtitle of kingdom prologue genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview suggests a limited scope of genesis, the reader will find out that kline explores the whole canon, from genesis to revelation, to help paint the picture of the unity of history and scripture by gods divinely administered covenants. He presents a collection of articles about the canonicity of scripture, primarily of the old testament. The creators covenant of works with the first adam. Kline is professor emeritus of old testament at gordonconwell theological seminary. Yet there mline also many times when i had to close the book at the end of a sitting simply because i was exhausted. Among those who hold biblical views of the inspiration of the scriptures certain interpretations of that chronology have, indeed, long been traditional. Christ was typified there by the priestly figure of joshua, invested with his holy robes, crowned with the golden diademseal of the spirit, granted access among the angels in heaven.
It has been commonly assumed that each of the stone tables contained but a part of the total revelation proclaimed by. Kline on november 22, 1978, for his class on the prophetical books at westminster theological seminarythere was only one in those days. Beale, the book of revelation, 4449 interpretive approaches g. Kline was professor emeritus of old testament at gordonconwell theological seminary. This book is a collection of important writings by meredith g. Essential writings m g kline kline, meredith g, longman, dr tremper on.
Kline and he declared unto you his covenant, which he com manded you to perform, even ten commandments. Kline is a brief neverbeforepublished commentary, genesis. As intimated by the subtitle, genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview, the immediate literary focus of this study is the book of genesis and its account of. In the structure of biblical authority meredith kline shows how scriptures authority is not just related to its ontology, but that in its economic forms, scripture is. Meredith kline argues that there is a structure to biblical authority found in the ancient near east practices of suzerainvassal treaties. Biblical authority is often considered one of the implications of a dogmatic or systematic approach to the study of scriptural doctrines. Klines hyphenations snowball into an avalanche of double meaning, e. In fact, the claim is repeatedly made that it is the most blatant instance of that sort of thing anywhere in the sacred canon.
Kline, because it had not rained, westminster theological journal 20. Kline is famous in the reformed community for his teaching and writings in the area of biblical and covenant theology. Kline 19222007 was a professor of old testament perhaps best known for one of his early works, treaty of the great king 1963. They cover a range of topics, thereby providing a good overview of kline. Kline 19222007 was characterized by a very high view of scripture, a strong commitment to a reformed view of biblical. Meredith klines by oath consigned compared with kingdom. He reexamines the formal character of scripture as such, and asks. Poythress, the returning king serving as our textbook h. A reinterpretation of the covenant signs of circumcision and baptism. In treaty of the great king, kline gives a detailed analysis and strong evidence for supporting the interpretation of deuteronomy as being a legal document between israel and yhwh that was patterned after ancient near eastern treaties, with moses as its primary compiler. Kline, creation in the image of the gloryspirit wtj 39 197677. The upper register a website with publications by and about kline from his former student and collaborator lee irons.
Meredith klines by oath consigned compared with kingdom prologue charles lee irons, ph. Ill admit, at first klines odd diction and writing style was a turn off, but if the reader can push past the initial hardship, this mine is riddled with diamonds. Kline s intrusion ethics by jeong koo jeon, in kerux. It is not however, the whole of the bibles approach to the subject of biblical authority.
Kline zooms in on genesis and explores the theme of covenant, promise, and humanity in the antediluvian context. Whether or not you agree with him, hes never boring. We are committed to promoting and furthering the lifelong teaching ministry of dr. Essays on works and grace in the mosaic covenant edited by bryan estelle, david vandrunen, and john v. The upper register a website with publications by and about kline from his former student and collaborator lee irons audio lectures by kline covenant theology and old testament ethics. In the mid1990s, just after kline finished writing what is considered to be his magnum opus a study of the book of genesis called kingdom prologue, he wrote a brief commentary on the sam. Hugenberger was mentored by meredith kline author of kingdom prologue. The millennium recommended for later reading meredith g. May 30, ryan thomas rated it really liked it shelves. He became an expert on ancient treaties, and their connections with the covenants found in the bible. Old testament and pentateuch scholar gordon wenham supports a schematic interpretation of genesis 1. Kline 19222007 was a presbyterian minister who taught the old testament at several theological seminaries. Meredith kline gave this lecture in the first hour on february 6, 2001 at westminster seminary california for the prophetical books course.
Publishers description in treaty of the great king, kline gives a detailed analysis and strong evidence for supporting the correlation of deuteronomy as being a legal document between israel and. The underlying concept developed here is the paradigmatic function of the theophanic glorycloud in the creation of the image of god. Ordained servant online orthodox presbyterian church. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. As i write i am preparing a sermon on the second servant song in isaiah 49. The articles display the unique, creative, and christocentric way in which kline interpreted the entire bible. A critique of the klinean doctrine of republication, by andrew m.
The journal of northwest theological seminary, vol. Discover book depositorys huge selection of meredith g kline books online. Kline as intimated by the subtitle, genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview, the immediate literary focus of this study is the book of genesis and its account of the formative ages in the eschatological movement of the kingdom of god from creation to consummation. Listen to a lecture by meredith kline on the penateuch. Kline covenant theology gods master plan to give his son jesus christ a bride today, many christians are turning back to the puritans to, walk in the old paths, of gods word, and to continue to proclaim old truth that glorifies jesus christ. A critique of the framework part 1 answers in genesis. He wisely observes that the approach to canon found in many modern highercritical schools errs by viewing the end process of canonization as the only process. Meredith klines by oath consigned compared with kingdom prologue. Just a moment while we sign you in to your goodreads account. Kline is well known in the reformed community for his teaching and writings in the area of biblical and covenant theology. Meredith kline s by oath consigned compared with kingdom prologue charles lee irons, ph.
Romans 5 expounds the theology of justification as gift of grace by. Kline westminster theological seminary philadelphia, pennsylvania. This posthumously published commentary on genesis was written just after the late scholar finished his magnum opus, kingdom prologue, and distills his mature views on the book of genesis and, indeed, on scripture as a whole. The structure of biblical authority logos bible software. Audio lectures by kline covenant theology and old testament ethics. Chapter one oath and covenant following the lead of the scriptures themselves, reformed theology has long prized the covenant as a structural concept for integrating all that god has so diversely spoken unto men of. The class was taught by gordon hugenberger at gordonconwell theological seminary dr. The 81st general assembly, in response to an overture from the presbytery of the northwest, elected a study committee to examine and give its. He received his bd and thm from westminster theological seminary philadelphia and his phd in assyriology and egyptology from dropsie college. The equivalent of this course is one that i teach all the time at the seminary.
Of specific interest is the question of canonicity. Meredith kline online a website with a comprehensive collection of kline s writings. Kline, however, provocative and insightful do indeed characterize his literary production. These studies were foundational in kline s career as a covenant theologian. Creation in the image of the glory spirit meredith g. In the mid1990s, just after kline finished writing what is considered to be his magnum opus a study of the book. Kline, treaty of the great king for discussion of deuteronomy as a suzeraintyvassal treaty. Drawing on discoveries in hittite treaty forms, he contended that the structure of deuteronomy reflects the structure of treaty covenants of the second millennium bc, lending support for traditional.